The Volvocaceae family is a unique group of green algae characterized by their distinctive spherical shape and motility. They are commonly found in freshwater environments, and many species are colonial, with individual cells working together to form a larger organism. Some synonyms for the family Volvocaceae include Volvocidae, which was formerly used to refer to the order of green algae that includes this family. Other synonyms include Phytomonadaceae, Chlamydomonadaceae, and Pandoraceae, which also refer to closely related groups of green algae. Regardless of the name used, the members of the Volvocaceae family are fascinating organisms that continue to be studied by scientists around the world.